What we say matters.

Get the skills you need to listen deeply, speak clearly, and make a difference.

Join author, meditation teacher, and NVC Trainer Oren Jay Sofer for this two-part online course, based on his best-selling book Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication.

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A companion to the best-selling book, this online course provides step-by-step guidance to transform your conversations. Oren Jay Sofer’s integrated approach to communication training draws from decades of training in Buddhist meditation, Nonviolent Communication, and somatic trauma healing. 

If you’ve ever struggled to find the right words in important moments, this course is for you.

Questions? Check out our FAQs.

COURSE FORMAT:

This is a self-paced online course, available 365 days a year.

• Videos, written material, practice exercises, and handouts.
• Includes up to 6 months of monthly, live group Q&A sessions with Oren
• Weekly instructions for partner practice with a buddy
• Register for Part I, Part II, or the entire series 

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

This course series gives you practical tools to:

• Speak with clarity and confidence.
• Listen deeply to understand others.
• Navigate difficult conversations with ease.
• Build stronger, more meaningful relationships.

Part I of this online course series helps you bring the foundational principles of Say What You Mean into your life and relationships. It covers the first half of Oren’s book, including core tools for presence, listening, and self-empathy. Learn more about Part I here.

Part II builds on the foundations of Part I and guides you to express yourself clearly and directly. It covers the second half of Oren’s book, including advanced skills for navigating challenging situations. Learn more about Part II here.

Save $150 with the course bundle. Questions? Check out our FAQs.

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

Each course includes:

• Video teachings on core aspects of communication.
• Guided meditations on cognitive, emotional, and somatic aspects of dialogue.
• Detailed instructions for reflection, journaling, daily exercises, and partner practices.
• Reference materials, articles, and worksheets exploring key principles.
• Actionable tips for written communication.
• Bonus content like FAQs and additional resources.

Your enrollment also includes:

• Monthly live Q&A with Oren for coaching (up to 6 months).
• Weekly instructions for optional partner practice exercises.
• Lifetime access to all course materials and updates.
• Practical guides for continuing your training.
• Certificate of Completion in Mindful Communication (12 hrs per course with reading and practices).
• Bonus Discount: Get 35% off Say What You Mean book on Shambhala.com when you enroll.

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MEET OREN

Oren Jay Sofer has practiced Buddhist meditation and Nonviolent Communication for over two decades and teaches internationally. He holds a degree in comparative religion from Columbia University and is a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner for the healing of trauma. 

Born and raised in New Jersey, Oren is the author of several books, including the best-seller Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication and Your Heart Was Made for This: Contemplative Practices to Meet a World in Crisis with Courage, Integrity and Love. His teaching has reached people around the world through his online courses and guided meditations. A husband and a father, Oren lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he enjoys cooking, time in nature, and home woodworking projects.